At Your Service
Apply for LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds
 If you own a small business or nonprofit—or worked at a business impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster—don’t miss your chance to apply for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds before the deadline on Wednesday, March 12.
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Small Business Relief Fund: Offers cash assistance grants up to $25,000 for small businesses and nonprofits that suffered structural damage, equipment or inventory loss, or revenue loss due to the disaster.
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Worker Relief Fund: Provides cash assistance grants up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.
Click here to learn more and apply.
New on the County Channel
 Welcome to County Critters – a show that highlights the extraordinary working animals that are a crucial part of the Los Angeles County workforce. Meet Bond, he’s no special agent, but he is a very special part of the LA County Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue team, and this big guy is always ready to jump into action!. Click here to watch.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
In Case You Missed It
March 6 Deadline to Replace Lost CalFresh Benefits
 CalFresh households impacted by the January 2025 fires and power outages have until March 6, to apply for a replacement of their lost benefits. Complete a CF 303 Replacement or Disaster Supplemental Affidavit and submit it in person at any DPSS District Office, over the phone by calling our Customer Service Center at (866) 613-3777, online at BenefitsCal.Com, by mail (must be received by March 6), or drop off the completed CF 303 at any district’s drop-off box no later than the March deadline. Visit Food and Nutrition for more information.
Out and About
First Fridays 2025: AMPLIFIED – Healing Sounds
 Join the Natural History Museum for the 2025 First Fridays season as they amplify unique voices, enriching perspectives, and dynamic music in the vibrant and stimulating setting of Natural History Museum after-hours.
On Friday, March 7th there will be live music from VÉRITÉ and Kelcey Ayer, DJ sets from Les The DJ (Inside) and Que Madre (Outside), a discussion in the new Commons Theater with AZA Allsop, MD PhD, Assistant Professor at Yale and Howard University and Director of the Center for Collective, a healing hosted by Dr. Yewande Pearse, a sound lounge featuring sound bath micro-sessions from Tesha Smith of Blessed and Abundant Healing Co., an art activity at the Sounds Artsy! Creative Station, and more! For additional information and to buy tickets, click here.
Photo Finish
Los Angeles County / Irfan Khan
Technicians work on helicopter at LA County Fire Air Operation Barton Heliport in Pacoima.
Click here to access more photos of LA County in action.
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